title: Hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent: an overview.
abstract: We present an overview of hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent, discussing the biological features of afro-textured hair, as well as hair-grooming practices in this cohort and their association with specific hair and scalp disorders. A practical approach to diagnosing and managing common hair and scalp disorders in this cohort is also presented.
authors.affiliation: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, U.K.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Salam
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Aryiku
authors.forename: O E
authors.initials: OE
authors.lastname: Dadzie
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D044383:Black People / Q000208:ethnology*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D046169:Dermoscopy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006201:Hair Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000208:ethnology*; D006801:Humans; D008178:Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000208:ethnology; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010781:Photography / Q000379:methods; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D012535:Scalp / Q000473:pathology*; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000208:ethnology*